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Analysing the effects of using cannabis on youth mental health
Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, investigates the effects of using cannabis on young people’s mental health.
A focus on Global Biodiversity Framework Target 7: Approaches to pollution
Dr Christoph Neumann analyses the Global Biodiversity Framework Target 7, and explains the need for a qualified risk-based approach to pollution from the COP15 convention.
Business and human rights in Japan: An overview
Professor Emi Sugawara from Osaka University of Economics and Law, Faculty of International Studies, walks us through the critical development of Japan’s policies concerning business and human rights.
Opioid use for chronic pain: Part 2
Norm Buckley and Jason Busse from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research & Care in Canada probe the effectiveness of opioid use in Canada as a treatment for chronic noncancer pain.
Bamboo circulation in Satoyama and Satoumi: Japan’s hilly and coastal areas
Professor Saijo Kiyoshi at the Miyagi University of Education explains the work behind the bamboo circulation project of 2020, focusing on bamboo growth and utilization in Satoyama and Satoumi.
Development of a new gene therapy drug as a treatment for hypophosphatasia
The current primary treatment for hypophosphatasia is enzyme replacement therapy; however the development of a new gene therapy drug, ARU-2801, may change the landscape forever.
Does England have a bias against ethnic minority teachers?
85% of teachers in England are White British, and 46% of schools have no racially diverse teachers at all. Does this mean England has a bias against ethnic minority teachers? Beng Huat See from Durham Evidence Centre for Education explores.
Understanding age-related macular degeneration
Tunde Peto, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Queen’s University Belfast, describes the symptoms, causes and treatments for age-related macular degeneration and how the prevalence of the disease could be reduced.
The next frontier in anti-cancer drugs
Dr Anthony J. Berdis, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses the future of cancer treatments and anti-cancer drugs.
Recent advancements in artificial blood technology
Professor Allan Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Medicine shares promising developments regarding the creation of safe and effective artificial blood products.
Supporting ICT employment opportunities for women in Egypt
Ragui Assaad and Irene Selwaness examine the increase of women in ICT jobs in Egypt, as well as gender disparities and the efforts to promote ICT employment growth.
Inspiring STEM education focused on solutions
Nancy Butler Songer, from the University of Utah, makes a call for collective action to create a new curriculum focused on the design of solutions.
Potential implications of cosmetic BoNT-A use on future treatment options for neuromuscular disorders and...
Given the rise in cosmetic procedures involving BoNT-A, cosmetic physician Dr Mary Dingley discusses the therapeutic implications of antibody-induced resistance on future treatment of various conditions, including post-stroke spacticity and pain disorders.
Honouring the social contact: Toward ending the “Awful but Lawful” era
Charles E. “Chuck” MacLean, J.D., PhD1, walks us through his research about honouring the social contract toward, in his opinion, ending the “awful but lawful” era when it comes to criminal justice in the United States.
The Fish-X project: Supporting EU small-scale fisheries going digital
The implementation of innovative data management and data collection tools will help support the sustainable development of EU fisheries; learn how the Fish-X project will support this digital transition of small-scale fisheries.
AARS urzymes: Experimental biochemistry to map genetic coding
Dr Charlie Carter from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill explores how advances in enzymology and phylogenetics enable biochemical measurements that could map the ancestral development of genetic coding.
Stored fuel’s importance for migrating monarch butterflies: Implications for conserving all migrant animals
In his latest research, Keith A. Hobson, Research Scientist and Professor at Western University, explores why stored fuel is critical to migrating animals, such as monarch butterflies.
Finding common ground: The delicate balance of political compromise in democracy
Associate Professor of Political Communication, Mariken A.C.G. van der Velden, explores the complexities of political compromise, including its impact on political representation and citizen support.
Developing novel treatments for childhood solid cancers
With a particular focus on glioma, Dr Peter J Houghton from Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute outlines the barriers that have hindered the development of effective therapies for childhood solid cancers.
The question of being ‘Roman’: Examining ancient history more closely
Professor for Ancient History at the University of Zurich, provides an intriguing and instructive analysis of the question of being ‘Roman’ in his most recent ancient history focus.